Welcome to the Official Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) website, formerly known as Honolulu International Airport

HNL is the largest airport in the State of Hawaii and is located in Honolulu on the island of Oahu. From Honolulu you can fly to all of the Hawaiian islands.

The airport is proudly named after Hawaii’s late Senator Inouye. Senator Daniel K. Inouye was the second longest serving member of the U.S. Senate prior to his death, with a distinguished tenure of more than 49 years. As president pro tempore from 2010-2012—third in line of presidential succession—Dan Inouye was the highest-ranking public official of Asian descent in United States history. He served for decades on the Commerce and Appropriations Committees which had jurisdiction over aviation, the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Hawaii benefitted from his leadership. Daniel K. Inouye Institute

What’s New

Rental car return route modified to continue construction of new facility at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

August 10, 2017 - The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division is alerting the public of traffic signal modifications impacting rental car returns at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The modified route is part of the scheduled improvements project to build a new Consolidated Rental Car Facility (CONRAC) on airport property. MORE>>

May 30, 2017 – With immense pride the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) officially announces the Honolulu International Airport is now the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).

“Dan spent more than 50 years flying between Honolulu and Washington, DC. representing the people of Hawaii. The iconic tower upon which his name is now affixed is a beacon and beckoning symbol to visitors and residents alike. I know he is pleased and smiling down on us,” said Mrs. Irene Hirano Inouye. “Thank you for this honor for Dan and the Inouye family." MORE>>